Rise from winter’s hibernation for this uplifting Spring clean retreat for the body & mind.
COOKERY & WELLNESS WEEKEND
7-9 MARCH 2025
BALLINTUBBERT GARDENS & HOUSE, CO LAOIS, IRELAND.
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Celebrate the onset of spring with a YOGA & VEGETARIAN COOKING retreat.
Chef Lu Thornely & Yoga teacher Babs Carolan host a wellness retreat celebrating the union of Food & Yoga . Join us to embrace the light and seasonal shift to connect & discover what you need to nurture for the year ahead.
Rest, stretch and re- emerge feeling fully restored and inspired.
A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU
Retreat price includes all Yoga, cooking demo, dining & 2 nights luxury accommodation.
Prices start from €570 pp sharing
€640 for single occupancy.
See below for more options….
Weekend Programme:
Spring Clean Retreat
ALL YOGA TAKES PLACE IN THE SPACIOUS WOODEN TABERNACLE IN THE ORCHARD.
Friday
16.00: Welcome tea & Check In
18.00: Landing Meditaion
18.30-19.30: Evening Yoga with Babs
19.30: Hearty Veggie Supper
21.30: Pyjama Yoga Nidra
Saturday
07.30: Boost Juice & Fruit. Tea & Coffee
08.00: Morning Meditation walk
08.30-10.00: Dynamic Yoga Practice
10.30 -11.00: Big Brunch
11.00-15.00: Pampering: Garden Walk, Massage, Rest, Read
15.00 Afternoon Refreshments
15.30-17.00: Exciting & Enticing Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration with Lu.
17.00-18.30: Sound Bath w Miriam.
19.00: A Vegan Feast
21.00: Inspirational Movie Screening
Sunday
08.30-10.30: Morning Yoga practice with a spring theme
11.00: Farewell Brunch
12.00: Depart feeling rested, refreshed & ready to embrace the new season
*ADDITIONAL REFRESHMENTS & HEALTHY SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MATS & PROPS IF YOU HAVE THEM. OTHERWISE WE CAN PROVIDE.
The weekend is a perfect blend of movement, mindfulness & culinary exploration.
Complementing the rejuvenating Yoga practice Lu will guide you through the preparation of exciting & tasty plant-based dishes showcasing the flavours and nutrition of vegetarian cuisine. Discover new recipes and cultivate a balanced lifestyle where we include more vegetables into our diet.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to vegetarian cooking this weekend promises inspiration and wellness for all.
A RETREAT TO UPLIFT & PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP !
Join us for this refreshing spring Yoga & cookery weekend for a perfect blend of mindfulness and culinary exploration.
Enjoy the rejuvenating & restorative power of yoga conducted by Babs Carolan from Yoga Boann who will guide you through breathwork and invigorating flows to connect & cleanse the mind & body. With her wealth of experience she can teach all levels including beginners.
There will be plenty of time in between classes to relax, soak up the natural & splendid surroundings of Ballintubbert Gardens & House which means ‘The place of the healing wells’.
There will also be soothing/deep tissue massage, reflexology and Indian head massage sessions available during Saturday: pre-booking is required . This is a separate cost.
All yoga will take place in the spacious tabernacle in the apple orchard & meals in the dining room in the manor house.
BOOK BELOW and we look forward to welcoming you & nourishing you.
NOURISHMENT
Lu will be serving her delicious & vibrant vegetarian food, combining her love of spices & eastern flavours using local & seasonal ingredients as much as possible.
A great lover of the humble vegetable she will whizz up a fragrant curry, a zesty salad or a hearty stew that will promise to excite the palate as well nourish the body & soul.
Lu will be sharing her depth of experience & love of tasty food by divulging some of her favourite recipes for you to recreate at home.
“The nourishing & delicious food was the highlight of the weekend’’
Ballintubbert House & Gardens
Once again, we are delighted to host this retreat in the stunning manor house at Ballintubbert in Co. Laois with access to the estate’s enchanting gardens and its own St Brigid’s holy well.
Ballintubbert is nestled in the heart of Ireland’s ancient east and has been home to many theatrical and literary greats including Sir. John Hurt, Sebastian Shaw and poet laureate Cecil Day Lewis - a dramatic legacy that burns bright in the refurbished interiors.
MANOR HOUSE
Ballintubbert’s manor house has five double luxurious bedrooms. Each georgian interior has a unique design rich in colour and pattern that celebrate nature’s diversity on the estate’s 14 acres. The beautiful country style main kitchen and two living rooms are shared by all guests. The dining room sits twenty.
GARDEN WING
The garden wing is a converted coach house in Ballintubbert’s Garden - only a short walking distance from the manor house. It has four further bedrooms, with twin sharing and double bedroom options. All bedrooms have a private ensuite shower and toilet.
Retreat Accommodation
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GARDEN ROOM
This bedroom has a sublime super king bed, hand painted floral mural & silk drapes. There is an in-room fireplace and a view of Sir Edwin Lutyens-inspired sunken garden. Includes an en-suite with bath & steam room/shower.
€820 | Single Occupancy
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SHACKLETON ROOM
This is an elegant room with a super king bed and decorative pelmet. Windows look out on the Arthur Shackleton-designed garden and the Rose Garden. Includes an en-suite bathroom with a bath and an in-room fireplace.
€820 | Single Occupancy
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DAY-LEWIS ROOM
This bedroom features a dreamy four poster super king bed, in-room fireplace and splendid views of the mirrored Canal. There is an en-suite with toilet and wash basin. This room shares a bath/shower.
€680 | Single Occupancy
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SHAW ROOM: TWIN
This bedroom converts to a spacious twin room, with exceptional views of the mirrored Canal and Lime Avenue. There is an en-suite with toilet and wash basin. This room shares a bath/shower.
€590 pp | Based on 2 people sharing
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JUNGLE ROOM
Formerly the Sir John Hurt Room, this is a wonderfully quiet and private space on the ground floor. The superior bed is dressed in a Bedouin style. Includes a wash basin and shares a bath/shower.
€640 | Single Occupancy
The Manor House
The Garden Wing
“A stones throw from the manor house encased within its own secret garden, the charming converted coach house is a calm & welcoming haven”
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CLEMATIS ROOM
This room is on the ground floor with a shared entrance. The luxurious double bed faces the Shackleton Garden and has an en-suite shower and toilet.
€ 670 | Single Occupancy
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ROSE ROOM
This room converts into a comfortable twin and is situated on the ground floor with its own entrance. Includes an en-suite shower and toilet.
€ 570 pp | Based on 2 people sharing
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POPPY ROOM
This bright room can be converted into a twin bed and is on the first floor of the Garden Wing. Includes an en-suite shower and toilet.
€ 570 pp | Based on 2 people sharing
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SWEET PEA ROOM
This is a cosy room with a super king bed that converts into a twin. Sweet Pea is on the first floor of the Garden Wing. Includes an en-suite shower and toilet.
€ 570 pp | Based on 2 people sharing
“It was like sleeping on a cloud”
Victoria Mary Clarke
What People Are Saying
“Lu Thornely’s retreat at Ballintubbert was a wonderful weekend of deep nourishment for heart, body, mind and soul. Exceptional food, great company and a wonderful practice. Can’t wait to attend another.”
— Helen James
“The retreat was an exceptional experience. The beautiful and tranquil setting was befitting of a most memorable and relaxing day.“
— Val Townsend